Lesson 10

Question 1

1. Which gospels do not record the resurrection of Lazarus?

Answer 1

Matthew, Mark and Luke

Question 2

2. Multiple choice

Upon hearing of Lazarus’ illness Jesus remained where he was for?
a. 4 days

b. 2 weeks
c. No time
d. 2 days (d is the correct answer)

Answer 2

d. 2 days

Question 3

3. What was God’s purpose in the death of Lazarus?

Answer 3

To glory Himself, through the glorification of Jesus (John 11:4)

Question 4

4. What did the raising of Lazarus show about Jesus?

Answer 4

Jesus was shown to be the ‘resurrection and the life’ (John 11:25)

Question 5

5. Why death is to the glory of God?

Answer 5

Death brings glory to God in that it is the “last enemy” over which our Lord Jesus Christ will prevail.

(cf. 1 Corinthians 15:20 – 28 ) or

Through the victorious testimony of His saints in the face of death.

Question 6

6. ‘There is no peril in the performance of God given duty, only in its neglect’. What does this statement mean?

Answer 6

Doing God’s will, we have a blessed life

Question 7

7. What is the last enemy to be destroyed by Christ?

Answer 7

Death is the ‘last enemy’ over which our Lord Jesus Christ will prevail (cf 1Cor 15:26)

Question 8

8. When did Jesus manifest his deep concern and sympathy for the suffering of those close to him?

Answer 8

Weeping at the raising of Lazarus

Question 9

9. What is the spiritual parallel to the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead?

Answer 9

( Ephesians 2 : 1-3 )

We can never do anything to merit eternal life.

Question 10

10. How did this miracle anticipate the coming death of the Lord Jesus?

Answer 10

As Jesus had demonstrated power over death and the grave, then surely death could not hold Him in the grave.